Press Releases and Articles
Earth Fest Planned April 26 at MK Nature Center
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Come join the MK Nature Center for Earth Fest, a celebration for the entire family to get outside and enjoy the outdoors, Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The family friendly event includes activities, games, arts and crafts, movies, and a kite-making workshop. Guided nature hikes and streamwalk tours… moreFish and Game to Get First Insight into Elusive Ring-tailed Cat
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is getting new insights into the presence of the elusive Ring-tailed cat in the state. Biologists are currently tracking a female Ring-tailed cat that was captured on the south side of Twin Falls on March 21, fitted with a radio collar and released the next day near Rock Creek in… moreAsk Fish and Game: Hunter Education
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Q. I want to sign up for a controlled hunt, but to get a license I have to take a hunter education class. How soon can I get in? A. It depends on where you live. Check the Fish and Game Hunter Education website at http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/education/?getPage=30 or contact the nearest Fish and Game office for… moreBear Education Trailer To Be Staged At Weekend Movie Premiere
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Edwards Theatre has asked Idaho Fish and Game to set up its Bear Education Trailer outside its Ammon theatre for this weekend's Idaho premiere of the Disney movie "Bears", a non-animated feature film about brown bears in Alaska. The Bear Education Trailer will be on hand at the Edwards Grand Teton Stadium 14 Cinema to… moreClark Fork Delta Restoration Project Planned, Website Online
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A large restoration effort is planned for the Clark Fork River delta, located on Lake Pend Oreille in Northern Idaho. The restoration work is tentatively scheduled to start this summer with road improvements and the staging of equipment and raw materials. The bulk of the construction work is to occur during the… moreAsk Fish and Game: Family Fishing Waters
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Q. With the weather getting nice, where's a good place to take the kids fishing? A. Family Fishing Waters are great places to take the family fishing. They are easy to get to and have plenty of fish to catch. Each of Idaho Fish and Game's seven regional offices can answer your questions and get you and your family… moreAgreement Reached for Fishing Access on the Little Salmon River
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A popular stretch of the Little Salmon River at Riggins, Idaho will be accessible for the spring salmon season thanks to an agreement forged by Fish and Game staff and the local landowner. The only "catch" is, salmon anglers have to be on their best behavior. All property on both sides of the Little Salmon from… moreYouth Shotgun Shooting Skills Clinic Planned
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The Jerome Gun Club is concerned about the lack of young people involved in the shooting sports so they're doing something about it. The club is sponsoring a shotgun shooting skills clinic for young people, 10 to 17 years of age, on Saturday, April 26, at the Jerome Gun Club beginning at 9 a.m. Shotgun shells,… more75th Celebration: Idaho's Easter Bunny - The Pygmy Rabbit
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Spring is officially here, which means it's time once again for the shy and retiring rabbit to endure its brief stint in the Easter spotlight. For centuries, rabbits have served as symbols of springtime renewal and fertility, owing to their ability to produce many offspring. Over time, a melding of folkloric and… moreChinook Salmon Moving Toward Idaho
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Idaho born Spring Chinook salmon are starting to show up in the Columbia River, the gateway to their spawning grounds in the Gem State. As of Sunday, April 13, 4,603 Spring Chinook salmon have been counted going past Bonneville Dam, the first place they are counted on their 700-plus mile journey to the Salmon and… moreSpring Turkey Season Tips
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Hunting is generally a fall activity, however, there are a few spring hunts in Idaho that provide a great opportunity to get outside and enjoy the warming weather. The general turkey season opens April 15. With turkey populations currently very high, there should be plenty of opportunity to put one on the… moreYou Got Your Turkey - Now What?
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Once you harvest your turkey, the next step is preparing the meat and cooking up a great wild meal. Idaho chef, Randy King, not only has turkey recipes to try, but also tips on how to prepare turkey meat to get the best taste and texture from your bird. "Turkeys consist of five cuts of meat in total - the breast… morePlan Now for Native Plant Landscaping
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In a small plot just behind the MK Nature Center in Boise, Susan Ziebarth has begun the annual spring ritual of bringing the Nature Center landscape back to life. The Nature Center's native plant garden receives much of her attention this time of year. This small garden is a showcase for the beauty of Idaho's native… moreFamilies Encouraged to Unplug and Be Outside
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Children and adults are invited to get active, have fun and play at dozens of free events offered at the fourth annual Unplug and Be Outside week. Unplug Week is a time for children and families to get outside and enjoy outdoor activities. Nationwide, children aged 8 to 18 spend an average of 53 hours each week… moreBears Are Out and About in the Upper Snake Region
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Reports of grizzly bears exiting their winter dens have been coming from the high country for a number of weeks and as these bears venture forth in search of food the likelihood of them being observed in the Upper Snake Region is increasing. Both grizzly and black bears have the ability to exist in relatively close… moreSnake River Cleanup Planned
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A trash cleanup along one of the more popular stretches of the Snake River is planned for Saturday, April 19, beginning at 9:00a.m. Additional volunteers are needed to help with this effort, sponsored by Idaho Fish… moreTurkey Seasons Are Here
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By Phil Cooper, Wildlife Conservation Educator -Youth hunting opened April 8, general season opens April 15 Hunting is generally a fall activity, however, there are a few spring hunts in Idaho that provide a great opportunity to get outside in what is often really nice weather. Turkey hunting has already opened… more75th Celebration: 1984 Wild in the Classroom
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has a long tradition of educating Idaho's citizens about our hunting and fishing traditions as well as the wildlife that populate our state. Whether you are a teacher looking to expand your students' knowledge, interested in hunter safety or simply curious about Idaho's wildlife,… more